Growing demand for on-device AI models expected to force smartphone manufacturers to offer larger storage options by 2026, despite potential supply chain challenges.

AI processing capabilities running locally on smartphones will require significantly more storage space than current applications

Manufacturers anticipate needing to increase baseline storage capacities across smartphone lineups by 2026 to accommodate AI model files

Supply constraints in storage component production may complicate efforts to meet higher storage demands during the transition period

This shift reflects the industry's move toward on-device AI rather than cloud-dependent processing for improved privacy and performance